How do you say “thank you” to the woman who gave you life? It’s a hard question to answer especially if her only response to “What do you want?” is “I don’t know. You decide!” We’ve collected some ideas on how to treat your mother out on this day, whether it’s throwing her a brunch, or taking her to a spa, we’ve got you covered. As long as the gift or idea is heartfelt, we’re sure your mom will love it! I mean, when you look back, weren’t the most special gifts your mom held onto the ones where you handmade them yourself at the age of 6?
Ready Made Gifts
SHOES. Whether she’s not big on shopping or is borderline obsessed, you’ll be hardpressed to find a female who doesn’t love shoes! You can go high-end and splurge on some amazing Christian Louboutins or give her a membership to Shoe Dazzle, a site that allows you to work with a personal stylist who will handpick shoes according to your tastes and then ship a pair out every month for $39.95 with FREE shipping!
Spa Packages. Hotels and salons know moms love to be pampered on this day, so many of them offer great deals if you opt to stay a night or just stop in for a spa treatment as opposed to purchasing the services à la carte. La Costa Resort and Spa offers a “Mom and Mia” package which comes with a 50-minute berry firm facial and her own Clarisonic Mia, the latest in skincare cleansing systems (valued at $149 in stores). Another great resource for cheap spa packages, are sites like Groupon or LivingSocial that offer amazing 24-hour quick sales on spa packages, hotels, and restaurants for way cheaper than the normal listed price. iTan Solariums may sound a little iffy since it is a tanning salon, but they actually offer beds that come with aromatherapy as you get a little color! Their Mystic Tan beds/rooms also come with an option to add aromatherapy to your Mystic session as you get spritzed with no-sun color.
Getting Out & About
Nature Hike. The San Diego Natural History Museum offers guided nature tours on Saturdays and Sundays for a low fee of $2 per person! These hikes are not about endurance, but about taking you around San Diego and learning about its history and the natural wonders that have come and gone in the area. It’s a great way to enjoy an easy physical activity with mom! This Saturday, the canyoneers (the guides) will take you through Navajo Canyon which cuts narrowly into the communities of Del Cero and Allied Gardens.
Italian Entertainment at the Park. Going to Italy may be out of the question, but getting a taste of Italian culture is definitely possible! On Sunday, the House of Pacific Relations is hosting an event representing Italian culture, with live music and a costumed dance performance at Balboa Park.
Wine tasting. A wonderful trip for the ladies, Temecula Creek Inn is offering a special chauffeured wine getaway package where you’ll be treated to a guestroom, tastings to 3 wineries, and a made-to-order picnic lunch. It’s an elegant and fun way to sample some delicious wines without having to take your mom to a local dive bar to get your alcohol fix.
Falkner Winery's indoor wine tasting room. They allow you to sample wines at their outdoor tasting room as well!
Leonesse Cellars Winery's tasting room
Any of these ideas or locations will surely bring a smile to your mom’s face! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
